Nations are sovereign, but that sovereignty does not override the essential human dignity of all persons which, when horribly violated, necessitates an international response

Within both Christianity and Islam there are theological disputes around when the use of military force is permitted

Is there a version of Islam recognizable to most Muslims that ethically bears resemblance to the principles of Christian Realism? 

Christian universities must teach international relations differently than secular institutions

Thomas Paine was an inspiration to the founders and still has lessons for today

Evan Gershkovich, a WSJ reporter, is being held captive by Russia. Could the example of Soviet Jewry provide the answer to get him out?

As should already be clear from this series’ first three essays (here, here, and here), the Christian realist just war…

Wishful Thinking Idealism, unlike Christian Realism, believes that everyone, even competition, is fundamentally reasonable.

Corrymeela’s community believes no one can unwind every evil of the past, so each person can only decide how he will live with others in the present.